Li Schoolland is an author, speaker, and tireless advocate for liberty, whose life story embodies the devastating cost of tyranny—and the enduring power of the human spirit. Born and raised in Maoist China, Li survived the horrors of the Cultural Revolution, including forced labor, political indoctrination, and brutal poverty. Her firsthand experience with totalitarianism fuels her passion for spreading the ideas of freedom, individual dignity, and moral courage.
Now based in the United States, Li has dedicated her life to education and outreach. She organizes international liberty conferences, speaks to audiences around the world, and mentors young people seeking to understand the value of free societies. Her memoir, A Thousand Tears Falling, is a powerful account of her life under communism and her journey to becoming a passionate advocate for human rights and classical liberalism.
At FreedomFest and beyond, Li shares her hard-won wisdom to remind audiences that freedom is never guaranteed—and that its preservation requires both vigilance and conviction.
